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Friday, December 31, 2010

Did you ever just wake up and realize that you're happy?

Did you ever just wake up and realize that you're happy, really truly happy?

Sometimes, in our house, it seems as though each morning the whole year through involves waking up to the alarm, jumping out of bed, rushing to get everyone ready for the day, thinking about what has to get done, where you have to go, appointments you have to keep. At times it's exhausting just thinking about it.

HOWEVER...

Perhaps it is that this holiday time of year gets one thinking fully in the gratitude mode, but a couple of days ago I awoke very early in the morning, and just laid in bed for a few minutes listening to the sounds of my husband and our dogs purring softly in their sleep, listening to the sounds outside, the morning wind whistling through the trees. I laid there and realized just how happy I feel, and how grateful I am for that happiness. This is it. This is happiness, just being here in this life with the beings who are my family, both human and canine. Happiness underlies all; no matter what challenges we may face, challenges which at times may seem daunting, happiness is still there.

As the new year begins tomorrow, I wish for all of you this same feeling, Happiness for 2011.

I absolutely love the picture with this blog post. Was it taken in Dublin? My husband and I had the pleasure of coming to Ireland and Scotland this past September. We just didn't have enough time there.

Jo, you just made me realize I forgot to mention our crazy cat. She sleeps in her cave in the basement, so oops I forgot about her.

Kathy, the photo was indeed taken in Dublin. It is of the Ha'penny Bridge which crosses the Liffey. I know what you mean about not enough time there. Given the chance, I would stay in Ireland forever. Would like to make it over to Scotland as well, and England, and France, and...sigh. Too many great places, not enough time.

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